(Senior) Legal Counsel – Samsung Climate Solutions (Schiphol I 40 hours)
We are seeking a pragmatic, business-minded, dynamic and experienced (Senior) Legal Counsel to join the Legal & Compliance team of Samsung Climate Solutions in the Netherlands. If you have a passion for managing legal matters & projects, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert advice, and if you are willing to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity in a truly fast-paced and international environment. Join a team that supports your growth, with opportunities to make a significant impact.
About Samsung Climate Solutions
Samsung Electronics is the 5th largest global brand and is a leader in technology, known for driving innovation in consumer electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, and digital media. With a commitment to quality and cutting-edge research, Samsung develops and delivers a wide range of products, from smartphones and televisions to home appliances and integrated systems. The company’s mission is to inspire the world and shape the future with transformative technologies, making it a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for professionals seeking to make an impact.
Samsung Electronics has been redefining indoor climate comfort for tomorrow’s society since introducing its first air conditioner in 1974. In 2005, Samsung Electronics entered the European market of commercial air conditioning. Samsung Climate Solutions was founded as a European headquarters for Samsung’s climate solutions in Amsterdam in 2017, with the aim of harmonizing Samsung’s climate solutions business in more than 30 European countries. The organization is committed to offering more energy-efficient solutions with innovative cooling, heating, domestic hot water, refrigeration and smart building solutions. Samsung Climate Solutions is a leading organization that is driven by excellence and that values creativity, empowerment, and innovation
The legal function located at Schiphol, supported by local legal counsels in various countries, oversees activities in all European jurisdictions. The Legal & Compliance team consists of proactive business minded lawyers who contribute to achieving the company goals and who play a crucial role in protecting the company’s interests while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Your job
You will report to the Head of Legal & Compliance and play a key role in managing a broad variety of legal matters throughout Europe, where required supported by local legal counsels. This also means coordinating legal projects and occasional traveling. With main focus on legal matters (e.g. contracting, litigation and advice) but also able to support on compliance topics (e.g. GDPR, fair labeling advertising, internal policies), you will support a broad variety of stakeholders, including various business stakeholders such as Sales, Business Development, Product Management, Marketing, and the Board.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Manage and support legal matters, including the creation and maintenance of templates, contract reviews, negotiations, and termination of legal relationships
- Country coordination of the markets the company operates in
- Provide legal advice and handle litigation, ensuring the company’s interests are protected and risks are minimized
- Monitor relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance
- Support the compliance team with GDPR, fair labelling, advertising, competition law, and other related areas
- Provide updates to key stakeholders on legal developments and compliance matters
- Contribute to building a strong Legal & Compliance department and help the company achieve its goals
The offer
- Competitive salary package and bonus opportunity
- A dynamic and fast-paced working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
- The chance to work on high-impact projects within a leading global company
- A supportive and collaborative work culture
- Hybrid working and 25 holidays per year
- Pension scheme and health insurance
Your profile
- Master’s degree in law; a Dutch qualification is not required, but is an advantage
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- 7+ years of legal experience, ideally within both a reputable law firm and in-house
- Excellent and relevant legal knowledge and strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Team lead potential, with the ability to support and guide others
- Flexible, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic setting
- Efficient and accurate
- Project management and presentations skills
- Strong business and service mindset
- Affinity with compliance matters is an advantage (GDPR, competition law, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE A reference check can be part of the application procedure.
